OSHA Inspection: JAIME A. ZENIL-OTERO

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  On April 27, 2016, located on the north side of a residential structure, employees were observed performing roofing work on a steep pitch roof while not utilizing an adequate fall protection system. Potential fall heights were measured to be 19' with a roof pitch of 6 in12.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  On April 27, 2016, employees were working on the north side of a residential steep roof installing shingles without utilizing a fall protection system were not train by the employer to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards. Employees were exposed to a potential fall height of 19' above the ground below with a roof pitch that measured to be 6 in 12.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.